Japanology Plus 2014

IMDB

8.6

Japanology Plus - sezóna 1

S01E53 - vysíláno 3.9.2015

Kids' Summer Holidays

Every year children in Japan eagerly look forward to their summer vacation, which generally runs from late July to late August. How do Japanese kids s...


S01E54 - vysíláno 10.9.2015

Swimming

From young children to seniors, Japanese people love to swim. In samurai times, swimming gave warriors an edge in battle, and their techniques have be...


S01E55 - vysíláno 17.9.2015

Haunted Houses

It's Japan's timeless summer thrill...haunted houses! There are dozens of haunted-house attractions around Japan, many of them at theme parks. These c...


S01E56 - vysíláno 1.10.2015

Onsen

Japan has a lot of active volcanoes, which means it also has a lot of hot springs. Known in Japan as onsen, these natural baths have brought physical ...


S01E57 - vysíláno 8.10.2015

Japanophiles - Andrew Mancabelli

This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Fascinate...


S01E58 - vysíláno 15.10.2015

Cameras

From compact point-and-shoot digital cameras to high-end SLRs, and those built into smartphones, cameras are a part of everyday life in Japan. Durabil...


S01E59 - vysíláno 22.10.2015

Wrapping and Packaging

From the nifty wrapping of convenience store rice balls to intricate cardboard packing, the Japanese have a knack for cleverly packaging just about an...


S01E60 - vysíláno 12.11.2015

Tokyo Housing

From detached homes to tower blocks, from micro-houses on tiny lots to large dormitories, a vast variety of housing is jammed into Tokyo. Many homes f...


S01E61 - vysíláno 19.11.2015

Japanophiles - Adam Zgola

This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Historicall...


S01E62 - vysíláno 26.11.2015

Kombu

Scientists think there are around 20,000 species of seaweed. They include many varieties of kombu, a type of edible kelp. Kombu has been harvested and...


S01E63 - vysíláno 3.12.2015

Hotels and Inns

One important part of any trip is choosing a place to stay. And if you come to Japan, you have a wide variety of options, from traditional Japanese in...


S01E64 - vysíláno 10.12.2015

Tidying Up

Since ancient times in Japan, cleanliness has been seen as a moral virtue. It's part of living life well. And now the world is embracing a Japanese ap...


S01E65 - vysíláno 17.12.2015

Mt. Takao

Mt. Takao, a peak that's visited by around 2.7 million people per year, is less than an hour by train from central Tokyo. This lushly wooded paradise ...


S01E66 - vysíláno 7.1.2016

Japanophiles - Maud Archambault

This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Minyo is Ja...


S01E67 - vysíláno 14.1.2016

Silk

What gives Japanese kimonos their luxurious appeal? Pure silk, a natural fiber made from the cocoons of the silkworm. Strong and elastic, silk is used...


S01E68 - vysíláno 28.1.2016

Underground Tokyo

Hidden beneath Tokyo are underground spaces of many kinds: intricate webs of subways and roads, tunnels carrying utilities, and even shopping malls. T...


S01E69 - vysíláno 11.2.2016

Earthquake Preparedness

From volcanic eruptions to torrential rain, Japan is one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. Earthquakes, too, are common. To ensure peopl...


S01E70 - vysíláno 25.2.2016

Japanophiles - Jorge Cabeza Fernandez

This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. With econ...


S01E71 - vysíláno 3.3.2016

Japanophiles - Pico Iyer

This time, we present an installment of our special Japanophiles series, which features lively interviews with foreigners living in Japan. Japan ser...


S01E72 - vysíláno 17.3.2016

Okinawan Dance

Okinawa Prefecture, the southern tip of Japan, was once home to the ancient independent kingdom of Ryukyu. Through centuries of trade with other count...